The Corner Podcast

"The Corner" is a boxing, mixed martial arts and pro wrestling podcast from a Hip Hop generation's perspective. Hosted by two established journalists – Andreas Hale (Sporting News) and Kel Dansby (ESPN) – "The Corner" offers a refreshing and oftentimes humorous take on the combat sports world that combines the knowledge of a die hard pundit while keeping things accessible as they bridge the gap between the hip hop community and these sports.

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The 'Hugging a Clueless Australian with Swagger...
Andreas and Kel share their thoughts on everything from Kanye's Sunday Service gimmick to Stacey Dash's mugshot. They also dive into a packed week of wrestling with the Wednesday Night Wars between AEW and NXT followed by WWE's Hell in a Cell. There's also a Bellator, UFC 243 preview, and what's next for Spence & Porter.
104 min
502
The “Set it Off with a Bit of the Bubbly in Mex...
Andreas is in Los Angeles for the Spence-Porter fight and Kel is settling into his gig at ESPN, but both find time to bring you this week’s best in combat sports. The duo discuss Jharrel Jehrome’s Emmy win, the unnecessary remake of 90s classics, Spence vs. Porter, the madness at UFC Mexico, Bellator 226, NXT’s successful transition to USA, and the upcoming debut of AEW.
79 min
503
The 'Highlight of a Golden Boy Snitching on the...
Kel is running around Vegas handling the last little details surrounding his move to Bristol, which means the first half comes at you from the front seat of a car. On this episode, Kel and Andreas discuss the ongoing 6ix9ine trial and his fondness of snitching. They also talk NXT's debut on USA, Kenny Omega's diss, Lesnar's return to SD, Gaethje's KO of Cowboy, Tyson Fury's cut, and Ryan Garcia's new deal with Golden Boy.
87 min
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The ‘Underrated Champion Clashes with a Fury-ou...
Andreas and Kel open this week’s show with a hip-hop heavy discussion about people’ s lazy Outkast comparisons, rap’s most underrated artists, and the genre’s greatest producers. In combat sports, the hosts tackle the topic of Canelo-Kovalev, Fury-Wallin, Khabib’s next title challenger, Cerrone-Gaethje, NXT on USA, and WWE Clash of the Champions.
88 min
505
The 'Quest to Wrestle with an Ashy Maga Lady Ov...
After a week off for their 'Wrestling with Stereotypes 2' panel, Andreas and Kel are back to tell you all about their wild week. They let you know how the show came together and their experience at AEW's ALL OUT. Also, they dive into the viral Top 20 R&B Albums list, NXT UK's success, Bayley's heel turn, DAZN promoting a fight between YouTubers, BJ Penn's bar fight, and UFC 242.
112 min
506
The 'Little Brother hits McGregor with a Body P...
Andreas and Kel are gearing up for next weekend's 'Wrestling with Stereotypes 2' show in Chicago by giving you the full rundown of special guests to open the show. The duo then dives into the Popeyes spicy chicken sandwich hype, the Jay Z-Kaep fallout, McGregor's ESPN special, Little Brother's new album, Cormier's UFC 241 loss, NXT moving to USA, and much more.
104 min
507
The 'McGregor Slaps a Fiend w/ a Roc at the Hap...
Andreas and Kel dive into Jay Z's new deal with the NFL, UFC 241, G1 Climax surprises, The Fiend's WWE Debut, NXT's decent card, Anthony Joshua's complicated future, and more.
103 min
508
The 'Trump Jr. Strips off His Maga Hat at a Joe...
Andreas is at Disneyland, so Kel is left to do the podcast by himself. As you may guess, things get pretty crazy when he starts discussing his Top 10 rappers of all-time list. He also previews WWE Summer Slam, Canelo's impending break up with Golden Boy, and the repercussions of Colby Covington's MAGA gimmick.
59 min
509
The 'LeBron's Chance to Bless Whitlock with a S...
On this episode Andreas and Kel talk about Jason Whitlock's idiotic take on LeBron celebrating his son's achievements, the importance of the black father, Chance the Rapper's underwhelming album, NJPW's G1 Tournament, Tank Davis' next fight, and UFC 240.
84 min
510
The 'A Lion, a Foxx, and a Bey get Arrested Aft...
Andreas and Kel start this jam-packed show with a major announcement – Wrestling with Stereotypes II. The duo then talks critiques Beyonce's acting skills, Jamie Foxx being this generation's greatest thespian, Pacquiao's chances at a Mayweather rematch, UFC 240's lackluster card, WWE's Raw Reunion, and much more!
88 min
511
The 'Tupac Tells a Punk to Pac & Go Back Home' ...
On this week's episode Andreas and Kel discuss President Trump's "Go back home" comments, "When they see us" Emmy noms, Glasses Malone's Tupac-themed video, #PacThurman, CM Punk's chances of signing with AEW, and more.
69 min
512
The 'Ordering a Side of Spaghetti Will Get You ...
Andreas and Kel enlighten midwesterners by explaining why spaghetti is not an appropriate side dish. The duo then recaps UFC 239, previews WWE Extreme Rules, talks earthquakes in Vegas, and much more.
77 min
513
The 'Holy Sh*t, Jacquees has a Bone to Pick wit...
Andreas and Kel go back-and-forth about Kawhi's free agent decision, whether super teams are a "punk move," and if LeBron needs Kawhi to win a title. In the world of combat sports, the hosts preview UFC 239, recap the changes made to Monday Night Raw, criticize AEW's unprotected chair shot, and much more.
99 min
514
The 'Architect is Awarded a Night in Vegas with...
Andreas and Kel discuss the recently announced 'Night in Vegas' festival and the stacked lineup. They also talk about the BET Awards, Carmelo being accused of cheating on LaLa, WWE hiring Heyman/Bischoff, Seth Rollins' Twitter beef, Canelo's next opponent, and Artem's defeat of Paulie M.
92 min
515
The "Freshman Stomping a Contender in a Durag" ...
Andreas and Kel open up the show talking about vacations, parenting, and barber loyalty. This all before they recap Fury's KO win, Bellator 222, Dana White's Contender Series, Moxley's role in NJPW, and WWE Stomping Ground.
82 min
516
The 'Fury of an Old Man Injured by a Bullet in ...
Kel is in New Orleans and Andreas is prepping for the Tyson Fury fight in Las Vegas, but they both took time to talk everything combat sports. The duo talks Cejudo becoming a Champ-Champ-Champ, Goldberg vs Taker, KD's injury, Bray Wyatt's new character, and more.
69 min
517
The 'When They See a Super Mexican Champion Tak...
Andreas and Kel use a packed two-hour show to discuss Netflix's "When They See Us," openly gay athletes in combat sports, Andy Ruiz's becoming the 1st Mexican Heavyweight champion, UFC 238, Jon Moxley's NJPW debut, NXT Takeover XV, and much more.
122 min
518
The 'Old Man Plans His Takeover After an AOC Re...
Andreas and Kel are fresh off of a weekend of live shows and pro wrestling, but the highlight of their week may just be a political retweet. Aside from that, the duo discuss bringing a minority voice to combat sports journalism, AEW Double or Nothing, NXT Takeover 25, Anthony Joshua's fight in MSG, and much more.
69 min
519
The 'Wrestling with Stereotypes at STARRCAST' E...
Andreas and Kel host a panel on race, gender, and the importance of racial diversity in pro wrestling. GUESTS: Kazeem Famuyide (Kaz), Marti Belle, Kenny King, Willie Mack, and Chris Bey.
80 min
520
The 'Live from the Nerd Bar with Dre and Kel' E...
Weren't able to make it to Las Vegas for the Corner-N-Friends Live Show? Here's the audio from May 23. (Excuse the sound of people bowling at the venue) Andreas and Kel take the crowd through a trip down memory lane as they discuss their early years of combat sports fandom, starting the podcast, their careers in media, and growing up in Vegas.
72 min
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The 'Corner-N-Friends are Ready for STARRCAST I...
Corner Club, we are just a few days away from two Corner Podcast live shows from Las Vegas. Andreas & Kel tell you all you need to know about the May 23 show in Downtown Las Vegas and the May 25 STARRCAST II panel on the Strip. The hosts also breakdown some Twitter buffoonery, WWE MitB, Wilder's persona, Bellator's bad luck, AEW's TV deal, and much more.
123 min
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The 'Think Like a Curry, Act Like a Cowboy at S...
Andreas and Kel would like to start by saying thank you to all of the loyal listeners. It is because of them that they are excited to announce a Live Show at STARRCAST on May 25 to go along with their live Corner-N-Friends podcast on May 23. Thank you #CornerClub Now, the show wouldn't be complete without discussing Mrs. Curry looking for attention, Steve Harvey's sleep patterns, Canelo-Jacobs, UFC 237, WWE's horrible shows, and much more.
100 min
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The 'Lio Cries Like a Big Baby When the Night K...
Andreas and Kel are running around Vegas covering this week's Canelo-Jacobs fight, but they set aside an hour to sit down and bring you yet another exciting episode of The Corner. On this show, Kel tries to convince Andreas that it's okay to talk Avengers 2.5 days after the film's release, Andreas tells him he's crazy, and then the show goes off the rails. The two are able to pull things together in time to talk Canelo-Jacobs, disgruntled WWE talent, UFC Ottawa, and Brock Lesnar's retirement.
63 min
524
The 'Superhero hits Church Kanye with a few IIc...
Andreas and Kel are back for another week of hijinks. The two start by nerding out over Avengers: Endgame, comic movies, Game of Thrones, and more. They also dive into the Church of Kanye, Bud Crawford's place in the p4p list, Greg Hardy's UFC co-main event, WWE's booking debacles, and NJPW's BOSJ announcements.
99 min
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The 'Shakeup after a Black StyleBender took Bey...
Andreas and Kel recap a packed weekend in combat sports. WWE has their Superstar Shakeup, UFC 236 delivers big with the main & co-main events, and LeBron takes a dip into the world of pro boxing.
112 min